Commercial Project Manager - General Contractor (Ground-Up & TI)

AlphaHire; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

AlphaHire is seeking a Senior Commercial Project Manager to lead ground-up and TI projects across the Los Angeles market. This role requires full ownership from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and client coordination.

You will ensure compliance with Los Angeles building codes, manage risk, and drive proactive solutions while coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience with a General Contractor.
• Proven track record delivering commercial ground-up and TI projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Oversee subcontractor bidding, scope leveling, and buyout.
• Manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Partner with Superintendents to align field execution with plan.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with LA building codes, permitting, and safety requirements.
• Identify project risks and drive proactive solutions.
• Lead OAC meetings and maintain client communication.
• Manage project closeout, punch lists, and final turnover.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Client coordination

Subcontractor management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Project Manager with proven General Contractor experience to lead ground-up and tenant improvement (TI) projects across the Los Angeles market.

This role requires full ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and client coordination. You’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality commercial projects while driving schedule, cost, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts

• Oversee subcontractor bidding, scope leveling, and buyout

• Manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders

• Partner with Superintendents to ensure alignment between field execution and project plan

• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and consultants

• Ensure compliance with Los Angeles building codes, permitting, and safety requirements

• Identify project risks and drive proactive solutions

• Lead OAC meetings and maintain strong client communication

• Manage project closeout, punch lists, and final turnover

• 5-10+ years of experience with a General Contractor

• Proven track record managing commercial ground-up and/or TI projects

• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control, and subcontractor management

• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Familiarity with Los Angeles permitting processes preferred

• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based bonus

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• PTO and paid holidays